Robert Freedman

Principal

Bob Freedman’s practice is focused on treaty negotiations, regulatory and consultation-related work, and the negotiation of complex agreements involving First Nations, industry and government.

Bob has extensive experience in negotiations, particularly in the areas of oil and gas, pipelines, mining and Crown-First Nation consultation agreements. He has also appeared several times at the Supreme Court of Canada.

Bob represents First Nation clients in a variety of settings, including the BC Treaty process and in agreement negotiations. He seeks to understand client issues and concerns and translate those concerns into practical results; either through negotiating agreements or through regulatory and other interventions. Bob focuses on issues such as consultation, environmental participation and stewardship, monitoring, reclamation, revenue generation and sharing, and business and education/training opportunities. Bob has developed a particular expertise in the implementation of agreements.

Practice Focus

Negotiation of modern treaties

Negotiation of Impact-Benefit Agreements

Negotiation of environmental/stewardship agreements between First Nations, Government and Industry